You've probably seen the need to share files over the Internet to your friends, family or colleagues. In this article, in addition to introducing some methods of sharing over the Internet, we will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of these methods. Usually you can attach a file in an e-mail and send it to the recipient. But most email servers limit the amount of mail sent through the system, and if they exceed this limit they will not accept it. Another thing is that emailing files does not give you the flexibility you need. So, you have to find better, more mobile ways to share files over the Internet with others. Fortunately, there are several methods for you to choose from. In this article, in addition to introducing some methods of sharing over the Internet, we will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of these methods. With the information given, you can choose the most suitable method. The methods we look at include: - FTP program - remote control applications - Online storage sites - Some other options (peer-to-peer application, instant messaging) The thing is, when using a certain method, you must first be concerned about security. File sharing applications can make your system less secure as it can open up new gateways for hackers to infiltrate your computer. Do not care about security, you can accidentally lose important data, such as financial information, personal records. However, if you know how to protect yourself carefully, you can completely avoid the possibility of not occur. Note: You may find that the file sharing program built into the Windows operating system is not included in the list. Simply, you should not use this program when you want to share files over the network because it supports too little security, especially with its default security settings. Some of the methods discussed above require running an application server. In that case, if the application server shares a shared Internet connection with other machines, you need to configure a connection-sharing application (or a hardware router) to allow people Use the external access (through a firewall) to your LAN. FTP FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is one of the most commonly used "classic" file sharing applications today. As its name implies, FTP simply copies files from one computer to another. However, with more and more interfaces and functions, this program is increasingly used in other applications, as a "service" program. Even if a person is not computer savvy, they may have used it when downloading a utility or application from the Internet. With a graphical user interface, it is possible to do "drag and drop", the most popular FTP programs available today, as well as the Explorer of the Windows operating system. Files or files from an FTP server are as simple as moving files between folders on your computer. FTP is built into the guest-server model, so to successfully transfer files from The FTP server will run on the computer where the file transfer request originated. at the computer on the other end, to answer and execute that request. FTP transfers files from one computer to another, is a great application when you want to transfer multiple files at once. However, you can not view or edit a file directly through FTP. For example, suppose you want your computer to edit a web page on a server. First of all you need to use FTP to transfer the file to your computer, edit it, and then back it up to the server. Some FTP clien programs now allow you to do this as if you were editing directly on the server, but essentially the same three-step process. This is different from reading and modifying a file directly on one machine from another on the LAN. Note - If you plan to run an FTP server program, you need to pay special attention to the security of configuring it. FPT is a powerful application, with established standards. However, because it has become standard, there are also many familiar users, including bad guys who can take advantage. Use a strong password and only share the necessary directories. - Do not run FTP server program on a local area network unless you already have a firewall bywcs protection. At the same time, we should also change the configuration of the program, using a port other than its default port. It is also important to note that the FTP server program is running on a computer that shares the Internet connection. - There are some very good FTP client programs with graphical interface available on the web. Initially FTP was a command line tool; Currently, the Windows operating system also has this version of the FTP client program. However, with many of the graphical tools available, you might not be comfortable using previous versions of the command line. Browsers like Netscape and MS Explorer can be used to download files from an FTP server. Yes the browser does not provide you with the tools to upload files and the features to download files are also very limited compared to the FTP GUI programs. One of the most popular FTP client programs is WS_FTP of Ipswitch (http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WS_FTP/index.html), which supports scripting and synchronization features. Ipswitch also provides the WS_FPT Server client (http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WS_FTP-Server/index.html). In addition to WS_FPT, Globalscape's CuteFTP (http://www.cuteftp.com/products/cuteftp/index.shtml) is also used by many. This program allows you to browse folders on remote PCs and directories just like you are working with Windows Explorer. The CuteFTP queue feature allows you to mark files or entire folders on a remote computer for later download. Another noteworthy program is the Rhinosoft (http://www.ftpvoyeager.com) site of FPT Voyager. These are just a few of the FTP programs available today. You can go to the CNET.com Website and type in the keyword "FTP" to get a fuller list of FTP client programs and FTP servers. Remote control applications Remote control applications do the only thing: they allow you to use a local computer (computer near you) to control a remote computer as if you were working directly on the computer. there. Connections between two computers can be made over the Internet or dialup access from one computer to another. pcAnywhere of Symantechttp: //enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/ProductJump.cfm? Product = 2 & PID = 2135960) and Netopia's Timbuktu (http://www.timbuktupro.com/software/products/tb2/) are two examples. about applications of this kind. With remote control applications, you can do a lot of work on remote computers: + File access Start, run or exit an application + Chat, collaborate, or perform at a distance Also, you can easily transfer files between two computers. That is the reason we look at this group of programs when talking about file sharing methods. Remote control application developers pay special attention to security issues. Typically, these applications have a mechanism that restricts what can be accessed remotely, with authentication at different levels. When using these programs, you have to pay attention to its security features, configure properly and be sure to use a strong password. Remote control applications are also based on the client / server model in which the server program must be run so that a client computer running the client program can connect to the shared file or run the application. If you want to control many remote computers, install the server program at each of these machines. The server program can be started or stopped at will, you do not need to run it when not needed. The first time you use remote control programs, you will surely feel like you have been given the power - a power that you have only in the high tech era. If you control your computer remotely over the Internet, and both computers have high-speed connections, these programs will run very well. However, if you want to control a remote computer over a 56k modem connection, everything will be slow. The image transmitted on the remote computer screen may be jerky. In that case, to speed up, you can compress the data or reduce the number of colors to 2 or 4 colors to reduce the amount of data to transfer between two computers. Online storage sites Online storage sites are a very interesting option, they may have more useful features than you previously thought. The idea is simple, you are provided with a storage space, password-protected, on the Internet to save data. Most services allow you to work with the same "online" storage space as you would with a hard disk drive on your personal computer. You can access "online drives" and allow others access to the files you want to share with them. Most of these sites give you a free space of 25-50MB, which you will have to pay if you want to increase the storage space for business purposes. Some sites also offer group collaboration. The biggest benefit of online storage sites is the fact that you can access your data from any computer connected to the Internet. To transfer data from one computer to another, you first upload data to the online storage site from the first computer and download the data from the second computer, all through the browser. You can share digital photos with your loved ones, instead of putting them on public web sites for everyone to see. Some online storage sites also allow you to download and install standalone applications so that you can use the services on that site more easily. However, one thing you have to keep in mind is that you should check the privacy statements on online storage sites to make sure your data is not being used illegally. In addition, when using these services, you may receive unwanted advertising messages. An online storage site on the Internet that is currently being used by many users is briefcase.yahoo.com. This site offers you a free 30 MB free storage space. In addition, there are many sites that offer free hosting services, which you can use to make your hosting space. You can check out these sites at http://100best-free-web-space.com/. Other methods The above is just one of the most popular file sharing methods today. Based on your needs, you can choose the most suitable method. In addition to these methods, there are several other methods, such as sharing through peer-to-peer applications, such as joining a node in the Kazaa system (see the article "Peer-to-Peer Networking and Searching Information Over the Web" ). You can install the Kazaa application on two different computers and use Kazaa to share files or download files from one machine to another. However, you should only use this method when shared files are not important documents (confidential or copyrighted material) because everyone on the network can find and download your documents. their computers. Alternatively, you can also send the file through a messaging program, such as ICQ or Yahoo! Messenger. The biggest advantage of this approach is that the programs that send messages are multi-user, sending files from one person to another is very easy. Files will be transferred straight from the sender's computer to the recipient's computer without going through the central server so this is also close to the peer-to-peer sharing method. NHT
